Al-Marsad Newspaper: Today, Thursday, students will complete the exams of the second semester in attendance at all levels of education. The students’ vacation is scheduled to start from tomorrow and for a period of ten days before the start of the third semester, as the third semester begins on March 20, provided that the end of the academic year and the beginning of a long vacation will be on June 30, 2022 AD. It is worth noting that the Ministry of Education had announced earlier that all precautionary measures were taken to preserve the health and safety of students during the second semester exams period.
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Learn about the causes of “swollen feet” in the elderly… and the most famous home remedies
Al-Marsad newspaper: The elderly are always striving to find the best ways and solutions to treat swollen feet, which affects many people with age.
Many elderly people suffer from swelling problems, due to several reasons, the most famous of which is eating table salt, which leads to an increase in the proportion of salts, and thus results in “swelling”. The Mayo Clinic website, andwebmdThe most common causes of swollen feet in the elderly, including
overweight: Excess weight can cause your feet to feel heavy, eventually causing them to swell.
Exposure to injuries: Such as a sprain or some injuries may cause the blood vessels to rupture, which eventually leads to swollen feet.
Having some diseases: A disorder in the body’s functions may occur due to some chronic diseases such as pressure, diabetes, and kidney failure, which is reflected in the form of swollen feet.
Arthritis of the body: Arthritis of the body can cause swollen feet.
Gout: Gout is one of the diseases that cause swollen feet.
some medicine: There are some medications that cause swelling of the feet, such as estrogen, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and high blood pressure medications, in addition to hypothyroidism, weak leg veins, or an imbalance in the blood vessels responsible for feeding the feet.
There are several simple ways to reduce the swelling and heaviness of the feet in the elderly, with steps that can be maintained at home, by getting rid of weight gain or obesity that causes heaviness on the feet to get rid of swelling, and avoiding salt intake, in addition to massaging the feet using natural oils, What improves blood circulation and helps blood flow to the feet.
In addition to wearing compression stockings, elevating the feet while sitting, exercising, and adjusting the diet, by choosing foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants, all of these help blood flow to the feet and reduce swelling.
Learn about a healthy and delicious breakfast meal that will keep you full for a long time • Al Marsad Newspaper
Al-Marsad newspaper: Nutrition experts stressed the importance of adhering to a healthy and delicious breakfast, explaining that a healthy breakfast does not necessarily have to be elaborate.
Experts pointed to two types of energy-filled food: cheese and milk, as yogurt is rich in nutrients, proteins, calcium, which builds bones, and potassium, which balances blood pressure.
You can also eat cottage cheese, as it is low in calories and rich in proteins that help you feel full, according to “Sky News”.
One study showed that overweight participants felt full and satisfied following eating an egg breakfast compared to eating cereal, and the negative aspects of eggs can be avoided by adding dark leafy vegetables, tomatoes, peppers or sweet potatoes to prepare a healthy and delicious breakfast.
Learn about the types of headaches that indicate an imminent stroke
Al-Marsad Newspaper: Scientists of Ural Medical University, in cooperation with Ural Federal University scientists, have revealed new criteria for diagnosing headaches that precede stroke.
The scientists explained that the headache may be a sign of a stroke or imminent occurrence. Therefore, the accuracy of determining the relationship between headache and stroke is of great importance to prevent its occurrence and treat it effectively, according to Russia Today.
To diagnose the obvious symptoms of a stroke-related headache, the researchers followed two groups of patients. Members of the first group of people with stroke, and members of the second group did not have any neurological problems and severe disorders.
The researchers were able to distinguish three types of headache: common pain known to patients, severe headache and pain they had not previously felt (a new type of pain) and headache with variable characteristics (change in intensity, frequency, and length of duration accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and sound and was not affected by analgesic drugs). .
The researchers noted that the new type of headache and headache of various features were among the patients who had a stroke, as it turned out that regarding 15 percent of them had a headache during the last week before their stroke, and 15 percent of them with the onset of the stroke.
This indicates that the prevalence of headaches among patients suffering from a stroke is related to the stroke itself, so the scientists considered that the more headaches in patients from the first group than usual, the shorter the period between the onset of the pain attack and the onset of the stroke, and the greater the possibility of a “causal relationship.” between them”